Okay, let’s talk about the Xmas Lebron 10s. I remember getting those. It was a whole thing back then, felt like everyone wanted a piece of that action. Had to hustle a bit to snag a pair in my size, you know how it is.
But honestly, when I think about those shoes now, it’s tied up with a bunch of other stuff that was happening right around that time. Life got complicated, fast.
The Timing Was Something Else
I’d just managed to get them, feeling pretty pleased with myself. Thought I’d treat myself, right? Big mistake, maybe. Because not long after, maybe a few weeks, the place I was working at decided to ‘downsize’. Yeah, that old chestnut. Basically got the boot.
So, picture this: fresh pair of hyped kicks sitting there, and suddenly no paycheck coming in. Rent doesn’t pay itself, you know? It was a scramble. A real messy, stressful scramble.
Had to figure things out, and quick. What did I do? Well:
- Started selling off some gear I wasn’t using much.
- Took whatever small jobs I could find, anything for cash.
- Basically lived off instant noodles for a bit there. Not fun.
- Budgeting became ruthless. Every penny counted.
It was rough going for a few months. Really rough. Had to swallow my pride a few times. Asked for help, which isn’t easy. But you do what you gotta do.
Funny thing? I kept the Lebrons through all of it. Packed away in their box. Looked at them sometimes and thought, “What was I thinking?” Felt pretty dumb, having this expensive thing while worrying about bills.
Eventually, things turned around. Found a new job, wasn’t glamorous but it paid the bills. Got stable again. That whole period though, it hammered home some lessons. About planning, about what really matters. Wasn’t about the sneakers in the end. It was about surviving the hit.
Still have those Xmas 10s. Barely worn. They sit on a shelf. Looking at them now, it’s not just about the shoe. It’s a solid reminder of that winter, the panic, the grind, and making it through. Just sitting there, holding that memory. Crazy how stuff like that sticks with you.